Pretty bra , gives a nice shape. Enjoyed the maternity version 10 years ago and re-ordered in regular. Need a bit more support now at 50 and a thicker strap.

Bought 2 of these on recommendation of Oxford Street store after complaining that my underwired Bravissimos were cutting into my skin and leaving me in pain, especially under my armpits. These were 10 times worse. The straps can't carry the weight of your boobs and leave deep red welt marks in your shoulders that are excruciating after a couple of hours. The silicone in the band that goes under the boobs chafed and rubbed my skin so red raw that it actually bled and I had to wear no bras for a few days for the skin to recover as it was so sore. They also push your boobs together to give you a ridiculous cleavage with no separation that leaves you hot and sweaty. All in all, a horrible purchase and I wish I'd never listened to the shop assistant. Save your £££.

I wanted to try a non-wired bra and decided to give the Sophie bra a chance. Probably the most poorly fitting bra I have ever tried. It rode up at the back despite being tight. It offered no support what so ever and made my boobs look worse than without a bra on. It gave them a weird lumpy, saggy shape and because one boob is bigger than the other it pulled over to right and just looked odd. I bought the size I usually am in Panache and can only say that it fit terribly. The straps were also really uncomfortable and dug in. Not recommended especially if you have uneven boobs.

I should have realised straight from the start that I can always rely on Panache for a decent bra. I have loved their pretty styles and shape for years. In maternity bras you don’t get the shape like normal balconettes but as my body is different I have got over that! Pre baby I was a 28H and I bought this in a 32GG. This bra is supportive and will grow as my bump and boobs develop as it has give but remains supportive. Unlike other maternity bras, it doesn’t give you a triangle shape. It looks good under all types of clothes. I will be buying this in navy too and hope the size will last me post natal too.

I bought the Sophie Panache bra in nude just before my little one was born. It is a lovely bra and much prettier than previous nursing bras I have bought in the past but it didn't last long at all before it started to fall apart. The strap on the back of my nude bra has torn and I also have this bra in black and it tore on the cup, just next to the clip. I bought it last year but it started to fall apart after about 3 months of having it. Other than it's disappointing durability, it is a comfy bra to wear.

This is a very pretty bra, but there's no support, and all the weight pulls on the shoulders. The straps dug in uncomfortably, but when I loosened them, everything just looked saggy. It was disappointing, because I hoped this would at least be comfortable enough to wear around the house.

Having read previous reviews, I went into store to buy his bra as I didn't want to risk a size faux pas. As it happens, I needn't have worried. For me, this bra is true to size. I'm 34HH and this fits perfectly. I actually like that the straps are quite thin, it would feel like a sports bra if not. I also don't have a problem with the straps digging in, in fact this bra is so comfy and flattering that I'm ordering a second one.

Pretty bra, but the straps are too thin. They dig into my shoulders. Also, I have had to go 3 sizes up. Depressing when you already have a big bust.